Singletary: playoffs still possible

Mike Singletary was tight-lipped about everything after the game, even whether Alex Smith would make the trip to London. If he can’t play, there’s no reason for him to go. Singletary wouldn’t name David Carr his replacement saying he would have to look at the game film, which leads the door slightly open for a Troy Smith start. Singletary also said promoting Nate Davis is a possibility.

Also a possibility, the playoffs according to Singletary. “I still believe we can go to the playoffs,” Singletary said when he was asked if his team is just not very good.

I think the 49ers are good. I believe they are poorly coached. They don’t play with confidence, and they make far too many mistakes. Also, the 49ers have miscalculated their rookie offensive linemen. Anthony Davis will be a good player, but his pass protection is a huge issue. It was Davis’ missed block that led to the Smith injury.

Alex Smith said the X-rays revealed no breaks in his left shoulder and the pain wasn’t as great as it was when he hurt his right shoulder in 2008.

Carr is way too smart to take on the coaches at this point. While he saw the logic in handing off to Frank Gore, he also said Carolina was playing lots of man coverage. Unfortunately, when he did pass, he failed to take advantage, he was 5 for 13 for 67 yards and one interception.